I have a question regarding a tummy tuck. I am 5’4 and 125 lbs. Have had 2 prior pregnancy and gained 80 lbs with each pregnancy. Both my children were born via c/s. Have had two consultations and one doctor recommended a tummy tuck, muscle repair, and lipo. Second recommended same but more Fdl with a horizontal and vertical incision . Trying to get insight if necessary to have the vertical incision.
Answer: Regular TT It does not look like you need a vertical scar from your picture. Extending your scar around to the back will give you better waist definition. Good Luck!
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Answer: Regular TT It does not look like you need a vertical scar from your picture. Extending your scar around to the back will give you better waist definition. Good Luck!
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May 23, 2025
Answer: TT Thank you for your inquiry! You have excess abdominal skin and separation of your diastasis recti muscle making you a great candidate for an abdominoplasty procedure. A low horizontal incision would be best to remove that excess skin. We would love to see you in person and help you reach your goals. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon like myself and we can create a surgical plan for you!
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May 23, 2025
Answer: TT Thank you for your inquiry! You have excess abdominal skin and separation of your diastasis recti muscle making you a great candidate for an abdominoplasty procedure. A low horizontal incision would be best to remove that excess skin. We would love to see you in person and help you reach your goals. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon like myself and we can create a surgical plan for you!
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May 20, 2025
Answer: What type of tummy tuck will be best? A physical examination would be helpful, but your photos suggest that the traditional tummy tuck would be adequate. Any potential benefit from the FDL would be outweighed by the less desirable vertical scar.
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May 20, 2025
Answer: What type of tummy tuck will be best? A physical examination would be helpful, but your photos suggest that the traditional tummy tuck would be adequate. Any potential benefit from the FDL would be outweighed by the less desirable vertical scar.
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May 14, 2025
Answer: Do I need FDL? An in person evaluation is best, but from the submitted photo it appears you will have a nice result from a standard tummy tuck with liposuction for contouring. This will address excess fat and skin as well as correct abdominal wall laxity. The result will be a flatter, tighter tummy. It doesn't appear the skin laxity is to a degree where an FDL incision would be worth it. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.
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May 14, 2025
Answer: Do I need FDL? An in person evaluation is best, but from the submitted photo it appears you will have a nice result from a standard tummy tuck with liposuction for contouring. This will address excess fat and skin as well as correct abdominal wall laxity. The result will be a flatter, tighter tummy. It doesn't appear the skin laxity is to a degree where an FDL incision would be worth it. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.
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May 14, 2025
Answer: Bellesoma Method and tummy tuck The fleur de lis technique is used when there is a lot of horizontal width above the umbilicus. You do not appear to be that wide. Since you have lost 80 lbs. you may need a breast lift. The breast lift technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This technique lifts the upper abdomen as well as the breasts and will eliminate the need for the fleur de lis. This technique will also reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. I always do the breasts first because if you do the abdomen first it will pull the breasts lower. In terms of your abdomen, you will need a tummy tuck and may need an extension of the tummy tuck laterally or lateral liposuction. The breast lift and tummy tuck can be done together, if desired.
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May 14, 2025
Answer: Bellesoma Method and tummy tuck The fleur de lis technique is used when there is a lot of horizontal width above the umbilicus. You do not appear to be that wide. Since you have lost 80 lbs. you may need a breast lift. The breast lift technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This technique lifts the upper abdomen as well as the breasts and will eliminate the need for the fleur de lis. This technique will also reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. I always do the breasts first because if you do the abdomen first it will pull the breasts lower. In terms of your abdomen, you will need a tummy tuck and may need an extension of the tummy tuck laterally or lateral liposuction. The breast lift and tummy tuck can be done together, if desired.
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